Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, BA, LLB, CSAT, CPTT
I am trained in Partner and Betrayal Trauma Therapy and have experience supporting both partners who've been hurt by betrayal and individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing, accountability, and lasting change can begin.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
I help individuals and couples navigating challenges such as sex or love addiction, affairs, porn use, sexual trauma, and other struggles. I also support partners and families as they work through the impact these experiences can have. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs and relationships while encouraging meaningful, lasting change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
I'm a queer, nonbinary therapist working with adult individual and couples around identity, relationships, sexuality, grief, chronic illness and neurodivergence. My practice draws on IFS, Narrative, Gottman Method, and EFT, with a particular focus on neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Therapy with me tends to feel direct, warm, and paced.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and high-quality mental health care that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and meaningful change. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, resilience, and hope.
Through collaborative practice, ethical care, and culturally responsive services, we strive to support and uplift the diverse communities we serve. We are deeply committed to breaking down barriers to care and ensuring that mental health support is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 3E2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
I believe that meaningful change doesn’t come from forcing or fixing yourself, it comes from understanding yourself more deeply, and learning how to work with your mind and body, rather than against them. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet people who are capable, thoughtful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, emotional eating, or self-doubt. These patterns can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve “tried everything” to change them. What I’ve seen, time and time again, is that real, lasting change happens when we gently access the deeper parts of the mind where these patterns are held. This is where hypnotherapy can be incredibly effective; supporting you to shift not just how you think, but how you feel, respond, and experience yourself day to day.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hi! I've been a practicing counsellor for eighteen years working with folks from all walks of life with all the challenges that life throws at them, such as work stress, life transitions, relationship stress, bereavement and loss, ageing, histories of trauma, concerns around sex and sexuality, and much more. Oftentimes those issues show up through anxiety, depression, shame, anger, social anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. I like to help folks connect to their emotions, deal with their stresses, and generally build the life they're looking for. In feedback from my clients I'm told I'm compassionate, non-judgemental, easy to open up to, and offer a good balance of working with the head and the heart. I also bring a lot of humour to sessions.
While I'm a generalist practitioner, I often work with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks (and am queer myself), men, and people looking to explore their emotional selves.
I currently offer individual therapy for adults online, and can offer walk-and-talk and nature therapy if our locations allow.
18 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW or RP
We are a team of highly educated and experienced clinicians who provide the highest quality of client-centred psychotherapy and counselling services.
We are passionate about helping YOU gain a deeper insight and understanding to your experiences and ultimately, get in and out of therapy as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
If we do our job correctly (which we like to do- we are a team of, ‘recovering perfectionists’), you will not grow old with us. You will start to experience positive changes in your thoughts, feelings, thinking and relationships within a couple of weeks.
We look forward to collaborating with you on your journey, as we strive for growth, acceptance, and change.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Jordyn Brownstein
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
My priority is building meaningful connections where trust & authenticity can flourish. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the individual, not a one size fits all approach. I am deeply passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and develop a greater sense of agency in their lives. I aim to meet you where you are, honour your lived experiences, and support you in making sense of challenges in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
It’s not easy being human right now. Especially when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for everyone else. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or the people they care about, and who are ready for meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, helping clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships. I place strong emphasis on safety, trust, and understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms that brought them to therapy.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, high stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to perform, explain away your feelings, or have it all figured out. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward greater clarity, connection, and emotional ease.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, understood, and able to speak openly. Many of my clients share that one of the most meaningful parts of our work together is not only the practical tools and strategies they gain, but also the sense of connection, honesty, and relief that comes from having a space where they can be real and experience real change.
My background includes social work, music therapy, palliative care, oncology, acute mental health, and service in the Canadian Armed Forces. I also bring lived experience with grief, trauma, chronic pain, and adversity, which deeply informs my compassionate and realistic approach.
I work with individuals who are often used to “holding it together” on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns.
Together, we’ll figure out what actually works for you — not just generic advice. I take the time to understand your strengths, your struggles, and the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck so we can approach challenges in a way that feels realistic and meaningful.
We can do more than just manage symptoms or get through the day. My goal is to help you build a life that feels worthwhile.
If this sounds like a fit, book a free meet and greet to get started: https://tuneintherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/1
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
At our practice, we help you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based approaches like Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, EMDR, EFT and IFS. We believe therapy should be accessible, which is why we offer affordable sessions at $100 and social work intern sessions at $80. Every session is a safe, supportive space to explore, heal, and grow, so you can start feeling more like yourself, sooner. Your journey toward clarity, connection, and resilience starts here - let’s take the first step together.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Alex Zebeljan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
If you want to work on your boundaries, perfectionism, critical self-talk, burnout and relationships with friends, family and/or partner(s), I could be the therapist for you. I have helped many clients with these issues through our intentional work together.
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
My journey into this field is deeply personal. Having lived with anxiety, navigated grief, and taken on caregiving responsibilities early in life, I became committed to understanding mental health not only intellectually but in ways that could support genuine coping and healing.
I understand what it can feel like to be stuck, lost, or caught in what seems like an endless loop of discouragement and emotional fatigue. These experiences have shaped the empathy and perspective I bring to my work.
Through my work with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, I have come to believe that human resilience is universal. Even in the most difficult circumstances, people find ways to endure and move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to support you in rediscovering your inner strength—helping you find clarity, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild a sense of hope and trust in your path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Stories in Safe Spaces Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, CCC, RP (Qualifying)
Although I work with all identities, I specialize in helping women who are juggling life changes; whether that’s the stress of parenting, the emotional weight of divorce, or figuring out who they are after it all. In our work together, you’ll find a calm, supportive space to make sense of things and start feeling more like yourself again. If you’re ready for a space that’s just for you, I’d love to connect.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Nicole Moss
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C.S.P.S.S
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with codependent patterns, or trying to heal from control or abuse on your own. My goal is to support survivors of various forms of trauma. I genuinely feel that everyone holds their own map to healing, however, many often need help navigating their path forward. Whether you’re working on trauma recovery, healing from abuse, or dealing with other factors such as addiction, supporting a loved one, or working through the stages of grief, you don’t have to go through it alone. I am grateful to be that source of support for current and new clients.
I help people create, enforce, and maintain boundaries that may have once felt impossible to implement, giving them space to feel safer, more empowered, and more connected to themselves and others. I work from an eclectic approach, believing there is no one-size-fits-all path to therapy. Together we can help you break free from limiting patterns and beliefs.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Arrive Psychotherapy & Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MA in Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I became a therapist because I understand what it's like to feel stuck between who you are and who you think you're supposed to be. My approach is simple: meet you where you are, skip the judgment, and work together to build something that actually fits your life. I'm here for real conversations about the hard stuff: anxiety that won't quit, patterns you can't seem to break, transitions that feel overwhelming. You're not broken, and therapy doesn't have to be perfect. Let's just start where you are.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Growth and healing are choices we can make. If you are reading this, you have already taken an important first step. You may be wondering whether therapy can help you take the next ones. Those steps might lead toward relief from distress, clearer direction, healthier relationships, better emotional regulation, insight into long-standing patterns, healing from the past, or movement toward meaningful personal goals. Each person begins therapy with unique hopes and expectations. My role is to support you in moving toward what matters most to you.
I offer an integrative, individualized approach to therapy rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in New York City through an integrative program that emphasized both depth and breadth of training. My clinical experience in New York and Toronto has provided me with extensive exposure to diverse populations and a wide range of psychological concerns. I work across the lifespan from children, adolescents, adults, to seniors and provide individual, couples, family, group, and parenting therapy, depending on what best fits a client’s needs. I have also conducted comprehensive psychological assessments evaluating cognitive functioning, personality structure, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral concerns. This breadth of experience allows me to approach each case with nuance, balance, and clinical depth. Please call for a free consultation!
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (81%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Depression (78%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
89%
Offer sliding scale
83%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Stress |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 65% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Christian |